Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

"They survived on exiguous rations during the journey."

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Exile

noun
/ˈɛksaɪl/

the state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons

"After the coup, the former leader was forced into exile."

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exist

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪst/

to have actual being; to be real or present

"Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

The state of being alive or having real presence.

"The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain."

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adjective
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.

"She went through an existential crisis during her midlife."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

present or currently in use or operation

"The existing rules need to be updated."

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exit

noun/verb
/ˈɛɡzɪt/

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

"He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill."

noun
/ˈɛksədəs/

A mass departure of people from a place.

"There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

"The court exonerated her from all charges."

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noun
ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

"Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

"The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/

Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or amount.

"They charged an exorbitant fee for a simple service."

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verb
/ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

"The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

"The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries."

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verb
/ɪkˈspænd/

To increase in size, number, or importance.

"The company plans to expand its operations into new markets."

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verb
ɪkˈspændɪd

Made or become larger or more extensive.

"Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives."

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verb
ɪkˈspændɪŋ

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

"Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality."

noun
/ɪkˈspæns/

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

"The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock."

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noun
/ɪkˈspænʃən/

the action of becoming larger, more extensive, or widespread

"The company announced its expansion into new markets."

adjective
/ɪkˈspænsɪv/

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

"They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop."

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expatiate

verb
/ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

to speak or write at length or in detail

"The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking."

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noun
/ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

a person who lives outside their native country

"Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɛkt/

to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate

"I expect the package to arrive tomorrow."

noun
/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

"There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced."

noun
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

"The students had high expectations for their exam results."

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adjective
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

regarded as likely to happen; anticipated

"The expected results were better than we thought."

verb
/ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

"The patient began to expectorate thick mucus."

noun
/ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

"He acted out of political expediency rather than principle."

adjective
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality

"It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks."

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verb
/ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/

to make a process or action happen more quickly

"The company promised to expedite the delivery of the package."

noun
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/

a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research

"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."

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adjective
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

done with speed and efficiency

"The investigation was carried out in an expeditious manner."

adverb
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

in a quick and efficient manner

"The application was processed expeditiously."

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expel

verb
/ɪkˈspɛl/

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɛnd/

to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy

"She expended a lot of energy preparing for the presentation."

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noun
/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/

the act of spending money or using resources

"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."

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noun
/ɪkˈspɛns/

the cost of something; money spent

"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."

adjective
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

costing a lot of money

"That car is too expensive for me to buy."

noun/verb
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to something over time

"She gained valuable experience while working abroad."

adjective
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

"She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

"The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure."

noun/verb
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

"The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth."

adjective
/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."

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adverb
ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

"Bose demonstrated findings experimentally."

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noun
/ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

"Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products."

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expert

noun/adjective
/ˈekspɜːt/

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

"He is an expert in computer programming."

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noun
/ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/

specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field

"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."

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verb
/ˈɛkspieɪt/

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

"He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor."

verb
/ɪkˈspaɪər/

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

"My passport will expire next month."

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verb
/ɪkˈspleɪn/

to make something clear by describing or giving details

"The teacher explained the concept to the students."